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How do I completely start over on my return? I entered information incorrectly about the person claiming me and cannot see how to fix it.

While adding info such as my parent's name, his income, and social security, I accidentally put in some info wrong and there was no back arrow and no way to get back to that particular form. The form was something like 8XXX but I do not remember which one specifically. I am nervous that this will affect his filing somehow, and would like to know how to either fix it or start over entirely for my own peace of mind.
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How do I completely start over on my return? I entered information incorrectly about the person claiming me and cannot see how to fix it.

Did you already e-file?   If not----you might still be able to clear and start over.    If you already e-filed---your problem is bigger.

 

 

If you have not registered, paid or e-filed you can clear and start over 

CLEAR AND START OVER

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/change-service-level/clear-start-turbota...

 

 

CAN I FILE A RETURN IF I AM A DEPENDENT?

If you can be claimed as a dependent on your parents’ return, you can still file your own return so that you can receive a refund of taxes withheld.  Your W-2 will show federal tax withheld in box 2, and state tax withheld in box 17.  (You will not get back anything for Social Security or Medicare withheld.) Be sure that on your own return you say that you can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return.

 

 

If you can be claimed as a dependent and you answer the question in My Info incorrectly, here is what happens if you e-file first:  Your Social Security number goes into the IRS system as having been used.  When your parents try to e-file, their e-file is rejected and they will find it impossible to e-file their own tax return.  Then they will have to print, sign and mail their return and wait for months for it to be processed.  You, meanwhile, will have to file an amended tax return on a special form called a 1040X, which also takes months for the IRS to process.  So make sure you know the correct answer to "Can anyone claim you as a dependent on their tax return?"

 

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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